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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.57 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.57 and 265.83 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.57 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.57 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.57 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 152,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,207.02/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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